NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Atherton Ave Atherton, CA 94027

Estimated Value: $6,990,000 - $16,830,453

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,370 Sq Ft
$2,507/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 28, 2021

Last sale price $9,000,000 $2,059 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $71,917 / mo

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Wine Cellar
  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Pool
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2021

Spanning just under one acre in the heart of central Atherton, this property exudes resort living with a pool and spa, tennis court, and vast terraces for lounging and dining. The private corner lot with gated entrance surrounds a classic California ranch home that is traditional and timeless with hardwood floors, refined moldings, and numerous French doors. The spacious one-story home has 5 bedrooms arranged in two separate wings, plus a family room and pool-side recreation room. Resort-inspired grounds include a vast terrace with fire pit and built-in barbecue center with refrigerator and sink, separate terrace with wood-burning fireplace, arbor-covered dining area, pool and spa, plus tennis courtAdding the finishing touch is access to excellent Menlo Park schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erika Demma

Compass License #01230766 Listed on: 05/14/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Taylor

Taylor Properties License #00303612

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1956

Lot Details

  • 42,641 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Gate
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,370 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Garden Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1956

Lot Details

0.98 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1001A
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4370
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1956

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Outside
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 4370
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Tub In Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fire Pit, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Tennis Court
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Fenced, Gate
  • Pool: Heated - Solar, Pool - Cover, Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Skylight, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.9789
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 42640.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 42640.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2021
Closed on
May 19, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Erika Demma
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bob Taylor
Taylor Properties
List Price
$8,849,000
Sold Price
$9,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
1.71%
Current Estimated Value
$10,953,818

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,953,818
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,895,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$962,500
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$962,500
Interest Rate
7.12%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$9,000,000 Lawyers Title Company
-- First American Title
$4,595,000 First American Title Company
$3,995,000 Chicago Title Company
-- American Title
-- American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,895,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $3,446,250
Previous Owner $962,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $9,000,000 +1.7% $2,059 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2021 05/14/21 For Sale $8,849,000 -- $2,025 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $157,158 $14,123,457 $8,659,457 $5,464,000
2023 $114,271 $9,363,600 $8,323,200 $1,040,400
2022 $101,877 $9,180,000 $8,160,000 $1,020,000
2021 $64,166 $5,687,498 $5,569,918 $117,580
2020 $63,650 $5,629,181 $5,512,806 $116,375
2019 $62,900 $5,518,806 $5,404,712 $114,094
2018 $61,368 $5,410,595 $5,298,738 $111,857
2017 $61,246 $5,304,506 $5,194,842 $109,664
2016 $59,812 $5,200,497 $5,092,983 $107,514
2015 $59,301 $5,122,382 $5,016,482 $105,900
2014 $58,209 $5,022,043 $4,918,217 $103,826
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erika Demma

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Erika Demma

    Compass

    (650) 740-2970

    92 Total Sales

    Erika Demma
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  • Bob Taylor

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Bob Taylor

    Taylor Properties

    (650) 322-4433

    24 Total Sales

    Bob Taylor
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Daniel Allegro

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81843951

MLSListings

APN: 070-151-010

California San Mateo County Atherton 94027

261 Atherton Ave, Atherton, CA

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